The school was registered in March 2018. It opened in September 2018 on the site of a previously long-established school of the same name. The school is registered for boys and girls aged 11 to 18. There are currently 10 pupils in Year 7. There are plans to increase the number of pupils on roll over the next few years. Admission is based on an entrance test and interview. There are no pupils identified as having special educational needs and/or disabilities. The school is situated on a large site of 150 acres. It has its own golf course, swimming pool, tennis courts, gymnasium and extensive games pitches. These facilities are open for Inspection report: St. Bees School, 16–18 October 2018 Page 8 of 11 use by the public at certain times. The school does not use alternative provision.